Overview
Nearly 29 years ago, the earliest iteration of Cable Huston (pronounced, “Cable Houston”) was formed with the express purpose of providing clients superior legal guidance without the overhead costs, hierarchy, and inaccessibility that are common at much larger law firms. In that time, largely through the generous word-of-mouth marketing of our clients, Cable Huston has grown into one of the strongest boutique law firms in the Pacific Northwest.
Cable Huston represents Oregon’s largest companies, professional sports team, public utilities, and municipalities, while still providing full legal services to estates and individuals. We take great pride in our work and in the clients we have earned through that work. Over the last five years, the vision of Cable Huston’s founders has been validated — the firm’s focus on delivering top legal services without unnecessary costs has proven ideal for our private- and public- sector clients in the “new economy.”
The key ingredient to Cable Huston’s success is transparency and direct access. Our attorneys focus on the process of getting to know our clients’ needs, motivations, and vulnerabilities so that we understand the contingencies they face and provide optimal solutions.
Cable Huston represents Oregon’s largest companies, professional sports team, public utilities, and municipalities, while still providing full legal services to estates and individuals. We take great pride in our work and in the clients we have earned through that work. Over the last five years, the vision of Cable Huston’s founders has been validated — the firm’s focus on delivering top legal services without unnecessary costs has proven ideal for our private- and public- sector clients in the “new economy.”
The key ingredient to Cable Huston’s success is transparency and direct access. Our attorneys focus on the process of getting to know our clients’ needs, motivations, and vulnerabilities so that we understand the contingencies they face and provide optimal solutions.
Rankings
Regional
Portland-OR
Tier
1
Portland-OR
Natural Resources LawTier
1
Portland-OR
Trusts and EstatesTier
2
Portland-OR
Commercial LitigationTier
2
Portland-OR
Employment Law - ManagementTier
2
Portland-OR
Energy LawTier
2
Portland-OR
Litigation - ConstructionFirm Leadership
Clark I. Balfour
Partner
Select Clients
Snohomish County PUD NewSun Energy, LLC Bill Naito Company BioFire Diagnostics, LLC Central Electric Cooperative Columbia Steel Casting Co., Inc. Eugene Water & Electric Board Lewis & Clark Bank Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative (OBRC) Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Oregon Publication Corp. Portland Area Management, Inc. Portland Trail Blazers Principal Financial Group Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. The Campbell Companies The Greenbrier Companies Tualatin Valley Water District Umatilla Electric Cooperative United States Postal Service Waste Management of Oregon
Rankings
Regional
Portland-OR
Tier
1
Portland-OR
Natural Resources LawTier
1
Portland-OR
Trusts and EstatesTier
2
Portland-OR
Commercial LitigationTier
2
Portland-OR
Employment Law - ManagementTier
2
Portland-OR
Energy LawTier
2
Portland-OR
Litigation - ConstructionTier
2
Portland-OR
Litigation - EnvironmentalTier
2
Portland-OR
Litigation - Labor and EmploymentTier
2
Portland-OR
Real Estate LawTier
3
Portland-OR
Professional Malpractice Law - DefendantsPractice Areas
Cable Huston LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 10 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
- Appellate Practice
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Commercial Litigation
- Employment Law - Management
- Energy Law
- Environmental Law
- Insurance Law
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Environmental
- Municipal Law
- Natural Resources Law
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Real Estate Law
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
- Water Law
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Cable Huston LLP proudly has 8 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
Offices & Contacts
Portland, OR
1455 Southwest Broadway, Suite 1500
Portland, OR 97201
United States